thrive on
phrasal verb
thrived on or throve on; thrived on also thriven on; thriving on; thrives on
: to do well in a particular kind of situation
She thrives on attention.
He actually thrives on stress.
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Silicon Valley thrives on an intricate web of supply chains spanning Asia, North America and Europe.
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Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Trump and Vance thrive on spectacle and mockery, while Zelensky continues to focus on survival and resilience.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
Instead of drying salts and powders, this mist is packed with moisturizing argan and avocado oil, two common ingredients that help maintain the moisture-protein balance curls thrive on.
—Siena Gagliano, Allure, 1 Mar. 2025
Gaillardias are best planted in spring as these plants thrive on summer heat.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2025
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Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Trump and Vance thrive on spectacle and mockery, while Zelensky continues to focus on survival and resilience.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
Instead of drying salts and powders, this mist is packed with moisturizing argan and avocado oil, two common ingredients that help maintain the moisture-protein balance curls thrive on.
—Siena Gagliano, Allure, 1 Mar. 2025
Gaillardias are best planted in spring as these plants thrive on summer heat.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Thrive on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thrive%20on. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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